Wellness Wednesday at Whistler Woods: Paint & Sip

Join us as we continue the Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods series with a Paint & Sip. Enjoy the fall weather, explore an artistic outlet, and sip delicious apple cider […]

Bird Walk at Beaubien Woods

Chicago Audubon Society and Friends of the Forest Preserves will be hosting an early bird walk at Beaubien Woods. This bird walk is for all birders, beginners and experts - […]

Wellness Wednesday at Whistler Woods: Family Craft Day

Enjoy an afternoon as a family, painting small pumpkins and listening to storytelling at Whistler Woods Forest Preserve in Riverdale. Apple cider, snacks, and supplies will be provided. No registration […]

Family Fridays at Kickapoo

*This event has been canceled due to rain. Please join us on Friday, November 5.* Join us Friday afternoons for family fun! Each afternoon will be full of different games […]

Bird Walk at Whistler Woods

Chicago Audubon Society and Friends of the Forest Preserves will be hosting an early bird walk at Whistler Woods. This bird walk is for all birders - beginners and experts […]

Family Fridays at Kickapoo

Join us Friday afternoons for family fun! Each afternoon will be full of different games for the whole family to play and enjoy. All ages welcome! Apple cider and snacks […]

Canceled Family Fridays at Kickapoo

*Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled.* Join us Friday afternoons for family fun! Each afternoon will be full of different games for the whole family to play […]

Winter birding

Winter is a great time to go birding. Birds are often easier to spot without the coverage of thick foliage. Some common winter birds to look out for include juncos, […]

Sap rising

During the transition from winter to spring, some types of trees begin to produce large amounts of tree sap. Trees, like sugar maples, don't do this just so humans can […]